
The Pond
A Minecraft modpack that enhances the vanilla experience with new biomes and structures to explore, new items, decorations, new mobs, quality of life (QOL) mods, as well as optimization mods.
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About this Modpack

The Pond
A vanilla+ modpack designed to enhance and revitalize the Minecraft experience
Step into an enchanting world where your Minecraft adventures are elevated to new heights! Our meticulously crafted modpack takes the beloved vanilla experience and infuses it with a delightful array of surprises. Discover captivating new biomes and intricate structures waiting to be explored around every corner. Unearth a treasure trove of fresh items and charming decorations to personalize your world like never before.
But the magic doesn't stop there! Meet new friendly faces and encounter intriguing foes with the added mobs, bringing your gameplay to life with every step. Plus, enjoy the convenience of quality-of-life mods, ensuring your journey is as smooth as possible. And let's not forget about optimization mods because every adventurer deserves a seamless and lag-free experience.
Embark on this enchanting journey and see Minecraft in a whole new light!
Available Versions
How to Set Up a The Pond Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for The Pond). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "The Pond" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.20.1 are configured automatically.
Start Server & Play
Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pond server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong fabric loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 8 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.
How much RAM does a The Pond server really need?
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 8 GB for stable performance. per 5 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €7.800000000000001/month).
Can I add custom mods to The Pond without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.20.1). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.
The Pond server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 8 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.
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